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Webuild’s Environmental Leadership Recognized with ‘A-‘ Rating in Climate Change Programme 2023

Posted on 13, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Webuild, a global leader in the fight against climate change, has received an “A-” rating in the Climate Change Programme 2023 by CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), surpassing the average ratings of both the European region and the … Read the full press release →

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Fortum Receives A- Rating for Climate Efforts in 2023 CDP Report

Posted on 13, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Fortum achieved an A- rating for its climate efforts in the 2023 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) report, showing significant improvement from its previous B rating. The company’s enhanced score reflects advancements in risk disclosure, value chain engagement, and … Read the full press release →

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WACKER Earns Top Climate Change Rating in CDP’s Annual Sustainability Assessment

Posted on 10, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) WACKER has achieved an exceptional milestone by securing the highest rating of A in the Climate Change category of the CDP’s annual sustainability assessment, reaffirming its leadership in climate protection. This recognition underscores WACKER’s commitment to environmental stewardship … Read the full press release →

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Beiersdorf Secures Coveted Spot on CDP’s ‘Triple A List’ for Second Consecutive Year

Posted on 6, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf has proudly earned a spot on CDP’s prestigious “Triple A List” for the second year in a row, recognizing its outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability. Among over 21,000 companies worldwide, Beiersdorf is one of only ten to … Read the full press release →

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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Earns EcoVadis Gold Standard for Third Consecutive Year in CSR Excellence

Posted on 14, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Standard for corporate social responsibility (CSR) for the third consecutive year. This recognition places RCG in the top 1% of companies in the rail freight transport … Read the full press release →

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Atos Achieves Fourth Consecutive EcoVadis Platinum Award for Exceptional Corporate Social Responsibility

Posted on 13, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Atos has received the EcoVadis Platinum Award for the fourth consecutive year, affirming its exceptional performance in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with a score of 84 out of 100. This positions Atos in the top 1% of companies … Read the full press release →

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MAHLE Group Achieves Science-Based Climate Targets in Line with Paris Agreement

Posted on 29, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The MAHLE Group has received confirmation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) that its climate targets align with the goals of the Paris Agreement and are scientifically sound. The automotive supplier has committed to reducing its Scope … Read the full press release →

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Outokumpu’s Ambitious Climate Targets Earn Recognition on Financial Times’ Prestigious List

Posted on 30, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, the only stainless steel producer, has been recognized as a leading climate leader in Europe by the Financial Times. The prestigious list, created in partnership with research company Statista, acknowledges companies that are making significant strides in … Read the full press release →

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Die SBTi-Validierung der Dekarbonisierungsziele von Icade bestätigt seine führende Rolle im Bereich nachhaltiger Immobilien

Posted on 7, October 2022 by

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) PARIS, 7-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Icade (EPA: ICAD), ein multinationales integriertes Immobilienunternehmen mit einem Portfolio im Wert von € 14,8 Milliarden und ein Teil der Caisse des dépôts et consignations, hat angekündigt, dass seine Dekarbonisierungsziele für 2030 und 2050 … Read the full press release →

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BASF’s activities in climate, water and forests recognized again by CDP this year

Posted on 13, December 2021 by

BASF achieves “A-” rating for water management and forest protection Continued excellent “A-” ranking for climate protection despite stricter requirements (PRESS RELEASE) LUGWIGSHAFEN, 13-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), world’s largest chemical producer, has announced that its activities in … Read the full press release →

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EQT’s science based targets approved and validated by the SBTi

Posted on 15, October 2021 by

EQT accelerates its journey to address climate change by defining ambitious greenhouse gas emission (“GHG”) reduction targets, encompassing both its own and its portfolio investments’ operations EQT becomes the first private markets firm to formalize science based targets through the … Read the full press release →

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STMicroelectronics declares ambitious sustainability targets

Posted on 9, December 2020 by

The semiconductor company to become Carbon Neutral by 2027 (PRESS RELEASE)GENEVA, 9-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Multinational electronics and semiconductor leader, STMicroelectronics announces its goal to become carbon neutral by 2027, the earliest date anticipated for any semiconductor company globally. ST’s … Read the full press release →

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Valmet’s 2019–2022 R&D programme gets EUR 50 million funding from NIB

Posted on 9, January 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 9-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — NIB to finance Finnish Valmet Oyj’s research and development (R&D) activities in 2019–2022. The EUR 50 million loan will mature in ten years. Valmet’s 2019–2022 R&D investment programme focuses on performance and investment … Read the full press release →

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Allianz will phase out both its proprietary investments in coal-based business and its insurance coverage of such risks by 2040

Posted on 7, May 2018 by

Withdrawal from insuring single coal-fired power plants and coal mines in operation or planning, effective immediately Exclusion of coal risks by 2040 in Property and Casualty business and in proprietary investments Joining the Science Based Target Initiative: Commitment to the … Read the full press release →

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Iberdrola Chairman Ignacio Galán reaffirms Iberdrola’s commitment to fighting climate change at a meeting in Madrid with Spain’s Minister Álvaro Nadal

Posted on 28, November 2017 by

BILBAO, 28-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — After meeting Spain’s Minister for Galán defends that the company’s application for the orderly closure of its two coal-fired power plants left worldwide is consistent with the group’s determination to tackle effects of climate change by … Read the full press release →

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Emmi’s emissions strategy gets good assessment from CDP experts

Posted on 20, November 2017 by

LUCERNE, 20-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Emmi has set itself the target of reducing its global CO2 emissions by 25 % by 2020. At the same time, Emmi is creating full transparency with regard to its greenhouse gas emissions. One of the measures the … Read the full press release →

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Top CDP Marks Proves Symrise’s Reputation as Leader in Sustainability

Posted on 7, March 2017 by

Impressive sustainability reporting in the areas Forest and Water Leadership ratings in all three CDP programs, thus a leader in the industry Sole company in the F&F industry with reports on all three CDP programs Holzminden, Germany, 07-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release →

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Novozymes ranks among the top of CDP’s ‘A List’

Posted on 28, October 2016 by

By implementing 40 different energy-saving and process optimization projects, and reducing its own emissions by 7% in 2015, Novozymes ranks among the top of CDP’s ‘A List’. Bagsvaerd, Denmark, 28-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Against the backdrop of a historic Paris Agreement … Read the full press release →

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ENGIE included in the “A list” of the British rating agency CDP for its climate commitment

Posted on 27, October 2016 by

For the first time, ENGIE is included in the “A list” of the British rating agency CDP (formerly “Carbon Disclosure Project”). CDP rates leading companies based on their climate change strategies and actions. The “A list” comprises companies receiving the … Read the full press release →

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Enel Group once again confirmed in the prestigious FTSE4Good index with ESG score of 4.1 out of 5

Posted on 29, July 2016 by

The Group has once again been included in the prestigious sustainability index thanks to its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance Inclusion in the FTSE4Good index complements the Enel Group’s listing in the world’s other leading sustainability indices and assessment … Read the full press release →

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STMicroelectronics 2015 Sustainability Report: Sequestered almost 228 megatons of CO2 through our reforestation programs

Posted on 26, May 2016 by

GENEVA, 26-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) , a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced the publication of the Company’s 2015 Sustainability Report. The Company’s nineteenth annual report contains details of ST’s sustainability strategy and … Read the full press release →

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Arkema with multiple awards and recognitions for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainable Development

Posted on 27, November 2015 by

COLOMBES, France, 27-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In 2015 Arkema’s performance and progress in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainable Development have been recognized by several extra-financial rating agencies and rewarded on a number of occasions. These awards highlight … Read the full press release →

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Capgemini achieves position on The A List: The CDP Climate Performance Leadership Index for its leading approach towards climate change mitigation

Posted on 9, December 2014 by

PARIS, 9-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced it has achieved a position on the The A List: The CDP Climate Performance Leadership Index for its leading approach towards … Read the full press release →

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Transport group Stagecoach invests more than £600,000 in five state-of-the-art electric vehicles for its bus operations in Inverness, Scotland

Posted on 24, October 2014 by

Bus operator to invest more than £600,000 infive state-of-the-art electric vehicles Further funding of £477,000 to come from Scottish Government Green Bus Fund Vehicles to go into service in Inverness PERTH, SCOTLAND, 24-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Transport group Stagecoach is … Read the full press release →

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abertis foundation’s headquarters the Castellet castle to house the UNESCO centre for Mediterranean Ecosystem Biosphere Reserves

Posted on 15, November 2013 by

The decision on the winning candidacy has been announced today in Paris as part of the General Conference of the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO). Castellet castle, headquarters of the abertis foundation, will house a centre for … Read the full press release →

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Transport group Stagecoach to focus on energy reduction as part of its fifth annual Group-wide Green Week programme on 3 – 7 June, 2013

Posted on 3, June 2013 by

• Sustainability drive incorporates World Environment Day on 5 June • Transport group planning new phase of environmental strategy 3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The company, which has bus and rail operations in the UK and in North America, is planning a … Read the full press release →

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Fortum at the top in the Nordic climate index

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has ranked Fortum in the shared first place in the Nordic Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index assessing the disclosure of climate change information. Fortum ranked best for the second consecutive year and received its highest scoring ever: … Read the full press release →

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ING Repurchases 3,282,664 Shares in Ongoing €2.5 Billion Buyback Program

Posted on 17, September 2024 by
ING Repurchases Nearly 1.7 Million Shares, Demonstrating Progress in Buyback Initiative

(IN BRIEF) ING has repurchased 3.28 million shares between September 9 and 13, 2024, as part of its €2.5 billion share buyback programme, at an average price of €16.20 per share, totaling €53.17 million. To date, ING has repurchased 134.31 … Read the full press release →

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Shell Confirms Euro and GBP Dividend Payments for Q2 2024, Set for September Distribution

Posted on 10, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Shell plc has announced the euro and pounds sterling equivalent dividend payments for its second quarter 2024 interim dividend of $0.344 per ordinary share. Shareholders who opted for euros or pounds sterling will receive €0.3102 or 26.15p per … Read the full press release →

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EIF Injects €35 Million into Adara Ventures Energy Fund to Propel Clean Energy Innovations

Posted on 5, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) On 5 September 2024, the European Investment Fund (EIF) announced a €35 million investment in Adara Ventures’ newly launched Energy Fund. With a target size of €120 million, the fund aims to support early-stage companies specializing in technologies … Read the full press release →

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Daniele Tonella Named ING’s New Chief Technology Officer

Posted on 29, July 2024 by
ING Repurchases Nearly 1.7 Million Shares, Demonstrating Progress in Buyback Initiative

(IN BRIEF) ING has appointed Daniele Tonella as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and member of the Management Board Banking, effective August 5, 2024. Tonella, who has over 20 years of experience in technology leadership roles within the financial … Read the full press release →

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EIB Group 2023 Sustainability Report Highlights Major Climate Achievements

Posted on 25, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) released its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting major achievements in climate action. EIB-financed projects are expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 5.2 million tonnes, equivalent to the carbon footprint of 520,000 European households. … Read the full press release →

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SapuraOMV Upstream Achieves First Gas at Jerun Field Offshore Malaysia

Posted on 12, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) SapuraOMV Upstream Sdn Bhd has successfully started gas production at Malaysia’s Jerun field, where Shell plc holds a 30% stake through Sarawak Shell Berhad. Located offshore Sarawak, the field includes an integrated platform exporting gas via an 80-km … Read the full press release →

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Shell to Enhance LNG Leadership with Pavilion Energy Acquisition from Temasek Subsidiary

Posted on 18, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Shell Eastern Trading Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has agreed to acquire Pavilion Energy Pte. Ltd. from Carne Investments Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Temasek. This acquisition includes Pavilion Energy’s global LNG trading business, which handles … Read the full press release →

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Shell plc Announces Dividend Payments for Q1 2024

Posted on 10, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Shell plc’s Board unveiled today the equivalent dividend payments for the first quarter 2024 interim dividend, originally announced on May 2, 2024, at US$0.344 per ordinary share. Shareholders were granted the option to receive dividends in US dollars, … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Approves Sale of Innomotics to KPS Capital Partners for €3.5 Billion

Posted on 16, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG has greenlit the sale of Innomotics, a world-leading electric motors and large drives company, to KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) for €3.5 billion. The decision to divest Innomotics aligns with Siemens’ strategic portfolio optimization efforts, providing … Read the full press release →

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Barclays Advances Its Transition Financing, Cutting Emissions Amid Criticism on Fossil Fuel Investments

Posted on 13, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Barclays is actively financing the transition of the energy sector by implementing strict policies and reducing financed emissions by 44% in the Energy sector and 26% in the Power sector from 2020 to 2023. Despite facing criticism for … Read the full press release →

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EIB Report Highlights Financial Sector’s Role in CESEE’s Green Transition

Posted on 7, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released a report by the Vienna Initiative working group, titled “Greening the financial sector: A Central, Eastern and South-Eastern European perspective.” The report underscores the pivotal role of the financial sector in … Read the full press release →

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EIF Commits €40 Million to Boost Sustainable Agriculture in Europe

Posted on 12, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) is allocating €40 million to support the European Agri Transition Fund, aimed at fostering a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable food system in Europe. Managed by INOKS Capital, the fund targets SMEs and … Read the full press release →

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Societe Generale Joins Leading Banks to Introduce Pegasus Guidelines for Measuring Aviation Portfolio Emissions

Posted on 6, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale, alongside BNP Paribas, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, and Standard Chartered, in collaboration with RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute), has developed the pioneering Pegasus Guidelines. These guidelines offer a voluntary climate-aligned finance framework tailored for the aviation sector, … Read the full press release →

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